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An introduction to stomas: reasons for their formation
- Source :
- Nursing times. 101(29)
- Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- The word 'stoma' comes from the Greek word meaning 'mouth' or 'opening'. Three types of stoma are discussed in this article: colostomy, ileostomy and ileal conduit. All are involved in the elimination of either faeces or urine.
Details
- ISSN :
- 09547762
- Volume :
- 101
- Issue :
- 29
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Nursing times
- Accession number :
- edsair.pmid..........d49eaf6ad92e8500df2f0c2c09ced611